Career Advice
For those who choose a career in finance, the paths are varied. Although earning a business degree is a good start, the trick is to first get in the door, then work your way up in the direction that best fits your overall financial career objectives. Doing your homework early in the process is the right approach. Solid research on the available branches of finance is a good start. As the financial job market is a bit of a moving target, try to find an area that best matches your skill, experience and interests.
Here are some of our favorite resources regarding Financial Careers:
Careers in Finance Article from Emory University.
A discussion of the traditional break out of categories for careers in finance: Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and Banking. Also provides several additional resources.
www.JobSearchDigest.com
A subscription-based site that maintains comprehensive financial job opportunity databases for hedge fund jobs, private equity jobs and investment banking jobs. Each area includes its own industry-specific career advice section with guidance on resumes, cover letters, job opportunities and negotiating compensation.
Investopedia Article on Financial Careers
A discussion about careers in finance. Discusses career paths, the variety of positions available, skills required and keys to a successful job search.